Carrollton, TX vs Roswell, NM
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Carrollton
75.3
#472 nationally
Roswell
76.1
#382 nationally
Carrollton leads in crime level (3.8 vs 23.2). Carrollton leads in median household income ($95,380 vs $48,298). Roswell leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 24.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carrollton, TX | Roswell, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#472) | 76.1 (#382) |
| Population | 132,918 | 47,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,531 | $177,920 |
| Median Household Income | $95,380 | $48,298 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 23.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+44.8 |
C
75.3 Score
Carrollton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$405,531
Population
132,918
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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C
76.1 Score
Roswell, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$177,920
Population
47,109
Crime
High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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